Celebrating rock bands this week, we have new albums from Orange County’s own Project 86, heavy metal rockers Clutch, L.A. group Miss Derringer, among others. American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry has an album, Leave This Town, with his rock band Daughtry this week. Their track “No Surprise” is already a hit with audiences. The album has a pop-rock sound. MTV’s Rock the Cradle winner, Crosby Loggins’ album is another one to look out for. Again it has the mushy lyrics/melodies of a pop/rock album but the songs are catchy and worth giving a shot.
Jack White’s newest band, The Dead Weather, released its debut album Horehound today, and you can listen to the entire album for free right now on iLike.com. The album was supposed to be available for only 24 hours yesterday (June 12), but the songs are still there, so enjoy!
Besides Jack White, The Dead Weather is Alison Mosshart of The Kills, guitarist Dean Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and bassist Jack Lawrence of The Raconteurs and The Greenhornes. Watch the music video for the album’s fifth track, Treat Me Like Your Mother:
The new band with Jack White and The Kills‘ singer, Allison Mosshart, named The Dead Weather have announced a full North American Tour. The band sprung into existence during the Raconteurs/Kills tour. After White injured himself on tour, Mosshart lent a hand with the singing duties during the Raconteurs’ sets. The Raconteurs and Mosshart began collaborating on songs, and The Dead Weather was born.
The first show is technically in June, but the real touring doesn’t begin until July. The Dead Weather is set to play at a few festivals over the summer, playing at the San Diego Street Scene, Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, and Austin City Limits Festival.
White keeps a tremendous pace as he maintains his three bands simultaneously. And although fans might clamor for a new White Stripes album, the new project produced by White results in a superb collaboration between the various members of the band.
